Review on Sixteen Card Game by Ivrington Miller

Impressions: This game surprised me. I had never heard of it and the graphics on the box didn't scream "buy me". But what this game might lack in a game it more than makes up for in quality. This is one of the best new card games I've played in a long time. Many card games these days have little to no strategy, are printed on flimsy paper, and get boring after a day. My 6 year old son could play this game without understanding the intricacies of strategy. My wife and I both agree that the game is attractive enough to have a spot on our main game shelf. Pros: The above product description is correct. The goal is to play the entire deck and win as many tricks (sets) as possible. The game changes and tricks are won when the total number of cards in the discard pile reaches 16 (or more, which is a "bust"), three cards of the same suit are played in a row, or three cards of the same suit are played. card number in a row. The instructions are fairly simple, but after just a few plays, some attractive strategies will emerge, such as the advantage of having a variety of cards in your hand and working towards specific amounts in the discard pile. It's all a little hard to describe here, but the combination of simplicity and strategy is like a meal that's sweet and savory at the same time. A good thing in my opinion. Cons: The quality of the cards is high (thick cards that last a long time), but the graphics are a bit plain. This doesn't affect the mechanics of the game at all, but it would be nice if it were a bit sharper. In addition, the colors on the maps may be difficult to distinguish in poor lighting and color-blind people may not be able to see them. This can be remedied by adding different patterns to the respective colors. Summary: This game is fun and enjoyable for all ages. I guess in 30 years we will call it a "classic" like Uno, Rook and similar games.